Iowa
Elberon is a small town in Iowa with a population of 162. Residents earn $58,750 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Elberon receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. Elberon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Elberon is $58,750, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. 8.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Elberon is $102,100, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
1.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Elberon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches, including 33.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,750 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,191 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $938 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,559 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.0% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 440 |
| County GDP | $848M |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Healthcare | 26 |
| Retail | 50 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,285 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.22% |
| Commute Time | 39.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.4% |
| Public Transit | 3.4% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $102,100 |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $211,224 |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 93.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,285 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.22% |
| Obesity | 39.3% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.9% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.9% |
| Depression | 21.9% |
| Mental Distress | 18.7% |
| Physical Distress | 13.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,872/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.9 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 33.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 890 ft (271 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 245/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0055°N, 92.3161°W |
| County FIPS | 19171 |
Winner: Republican by 26.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 1.5% |
| 96% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 245/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 65.0% |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Retail Stores | 50 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 39.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.4% |
| Public Transit | 3.4% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |